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"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster
RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.
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Culture
$4.3 M. Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Stolen From Vienna Museum
Two men smashed a display case at Vienna’s MAK and fled with the diamond necklace, which once belonged to Egypt’s Queen Nazli.
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'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' and the pipeline of YouTube fame to horror? Casper Kelly is way ahead of you
His 2014 earworm 'Too Many Cooks' defined a trajectory that's become fashionable. The Adult Swim veteran now has his first theatrical release, 'Buddy.'
Bay Area
'The Dog Stars' is post-apocalyptic story of hope, survival and human connection
The film, based on the best-selling novel of the same name, is set years after a devastating flu outbreak wipes out much of the world's population.
Bay Area
1 dead after big rig carrying J. Cole's concert equipment crashes along I-5
Crews spent hours working to upright and remove the big rig from the road.
Technology
13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, and More
Stream new releases from Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, Mike D, and Interpol
California
2 wildfires burn along California's scenic Big Sur coast
Fire crews with water-dropping aircraft have attacked a small wildfire that prompted new evacuations along California’s remote Big Sur coast
Bay Area
49ers 53-man roster projection: Where position battles stand ahead of cutdown day
After trimming the roster on Sunday, Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch will build a practice squad and could search the waiver wire for additional help.
Culture
57 Thoughts I Had While Watching 'Spa Weekend'
...so you don't have to. You're welcome!
Culture
79-Year-Old Diane von Furstenberg’s Fabulously Over-The-Top Skin Secret
What do Anne Hathaway and Diane von Furstenberg have in common? This skincare essential.
Technology
8 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair, According to Hair Stylists and Vogue Editors
Can shampoo actually prevent hair frizz? Six pro hairstylists share everything you need to know; plus, shop Vogue’s edit of the best shampoos for frizzy hair.
Culture
A Confident, Connected Jem Cassar-Daley Shares Her Debut Album ‘Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool’: Stream It Now
"I had a say in every decision made. I feel totally connected to this album,” the Australian singer and songwriter tells Billboard.
Bay Area
A Mid-Market building the city abandoned finds a new buyer
It’s been a turbulent decade for 1155 Market St., but the building has a new owner that’s bullish on “the broader rebirth of Mid-Market.”
California
A group of queer friends hits the road in search of solidarity in 'Dreams in Nightmares'
Shatara Michelle Ford, the indie filmmaker of 2019's rousingly received 'Test Pattern,' pushes into adventurous territory with a new drama about possibilities.
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A promise to my father: Fulfilling a childhood vow creates new roads for family overseas
WHEN I WAS 4 YEARS OLD, my family moved to Hyderabad. My parents wanted my sister and me to have access to a better education and a better standard of living, even if creating those opportunities meant making sacrifices of their own. My father spent nearly 35 years as a state transport bus driver, beginning […] The post A promise to my father: Fulfilling a childhood vow creates new roads for family overseas appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
AI wants to help you pick a Medicare plan. Should you let it?
Using artificial-intelligence tools to help navigate Medicare’s open-enrollment season might seem like an easy way to simplify what can be an overwhelming decision.
Culture
AMC Theaters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton By Bringing Two of Her Classic Movies Back to the Big Screen
The films will start rolling out at 200 AMC theaters starting today (Aug. 28).
Technology
AZ Chike and Tyler, the Creator Reenact Napoleon Dynamite, Sinners in New Video
“Look Like My Mama,” a collaborative single from Chike’s forthcoming album, gets a cinematic clip
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About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
Technology
After destruction, Burning Man's Orgy Dome is back in 2026 with a new rule
It's back, and better than ever.
California
Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 3:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...Western Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...tonight through Saturday, Aug 29 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Culture
Alaska Judge Dismisses Challenge to President Trump’s Rescission of Withdrawals Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil and Gas Leasing
The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska earlier this week dismissed the complaint in a case challenging President Trump’s rescission of Biden-era withdrawals of areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from oil and gas leasing. The court dismissed the case for lack of standing.
Technology
Ali G Movie Backlash Intensifies in the U.K. as Campaigners Try to Get Film Pulled From Cinemas
Ali G’s grand return has not exactly been met with an overwhelming cause for celebration, at least not from various corners of his home soil in the U.K., where a campaign has been launched aimed at stopping the character’s latest outing from hitting cinema screens. Following the release earlier this week of the trailer for […]
Technology
Alix Earle, Victoria Villarroel and More Toast Kilian Paris in L.A.
Guests including Anastasia Karanikolaou, Rickey Thompson and Yris Palmer gathered at the Sunset Tower Hotel for the fragrance house’s latest launch.
Technology
All 30 Ridley Scott Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best
Historical epics, dystopian futures, crime thrillers, a few androids and so many Russell Crowe accents. Travel from the distant past to the 'Alien' future as we rank the legendary director’s films.
Culture
Amal and George Clooney See Out Euro Summer in Matching Bright Whites
The Clooneys have perfected the art of the staycation, with a coordinating late summer wardrobe to match in Italy.
Technology
Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike
After confusing markets at his July news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to give a clearer view of the case for higher interest rates.
Markets
Analysis: Meta’s Social Media Settlement Leaves Its Money Machine Unscathed
Meta Platforms emerged from its biggest legal challenge in the U.S. with its core business intact. The social media giant agreed on Wednesday to pay as much as $18 billion over a decade and limit how teenagers use Facebook and …
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Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in March in a California district court, accused the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against Anthropic for setting "red […] On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in March in a California district court, accused the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against Anthropic for setting "red lines," or unacceptable military use cases of its AI technology. "The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate a
Technology
Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent
Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.
Technology
Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately
It’s going to cost Americans a few more bucks to watch “Ted Lasso” and other Apple TV originals: The tech giant is hiking the streaming service’s subscription price yet again, following an industrywide trend of regular rate hikes. The subscription price for Apple TV will increase in the U.S. for new and existing subscribers beginning […]
Technology
Apple TV Hikes Prices as Streaming Inflation Continues
The streaming service now costs $14.99 per month, with Apple One rising to $21.95 per month.
Technology
Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month after its fourth price hike in four years
Apple raised the price of its streaming service for new and current subscribers on Friday, bumping it up from $12.99 per month to $14.99, Deadline and Variety are reporting. An annual subscription now costs $119, up from $99. Apple also increased the cost of its individual Apple One subscription, which includes Apple TV and Apple's […] Apple raised the price of its streaming service for new and current subscribers on Friday, bumping it up from $12.99 per month to $14.99, Deadline and Variety are reporting. An annual subscription now costs $119, up from $99. Apple also increased the cost of its individual Apple One subscription, which includes Apple TV and Apple's other subscription services, from $19.95 per month to $21.95. According to Deadline and Variety , the price change is effective immediately, and current subscribers will be notified of it before their next bill. This price
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Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay
The cost of streaming services keep going up in the U.S. and Apple TV is the latest platform to hike its prices.
Technology
Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter gets even trippier in season 2
Confusion is a generally accepted side effect of mystery box shows. They slather on secrets with the promise of a satisfying payoff in the end, and sometimes the cast and crew even have a hard time following what's going on. But even by the standards of the genre, Dark Matter is extreme. Its multiversal premise, […] Confusion is a generally accepted side effect of mystery box shows . They slather on secrets with the promise of a satisfying payoff in the end, and sometimes the cast and crew even have a hard time following what's going on . But even by the standards of the genre, Dark Matter is extreme. Its multiversal premise, which involves a man kidnapping a version of himself from another world, can be hard to wrap your head around, and as the first season went on, things only got harder to follow. With the return of the show for season 2, I have both good and bad news: The show
Technology
Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.
Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.
California
Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after massive smuggling busts
Southern California is considered an epicenter of trafficked wildlife.
Technology
Arc’teryx’s ‘System 0’ Advances the Brand’s Circularity Goals
The first product to launch is the Sperro SV jacket, which is a multisport hardshell.
Bay Area
Art Agnos paid for SF’s waterfront with his mayorship. Now it will bear his name
A new $40 million park replacing Embarcadero Plaza will honor the former mayor, whose push to tear down an earthquake-damaged freeway opened the waterfront to the public.
Technology
Aryna Sabalenka Styles Magda Butrym’s Flirty Draping for Moroccanoil Event
The Grand Slam tennis champion was recently named an ambassador to the brand.
Bay Area
As Pokemon cards surge in value, security risks rise in Bay Area
"We're not a toy store anymore."
Culture
As Right-Leaning Politicians Attack Cultural Institutions, a Basque Country Museum Director Believes in a Different ‘Vision of the Museum Worth Fighting For’
Nicknamed the “Little Louvre,” a hidden gem of European masterpieces in France’s Basque Country was given a new lease on life last fall.
California
Audit finds SJ affordable housing oversight plagued by backlogs, outdated systems
SAN JOSE’S LACK OF OVERSIGHT on its affordable housing portfolio has led to repeated property violations and some families making above the income limit, a city audit has found. The City Auditor’s Office found that the Housing Department didn’t complete one-third of its annual compliance reviews in 2024 and 2025, and property inspections have a three-month backlog. […] The post Audit finds SJ affordable housing oversight plagued by backlogs, outdated systems appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Australian Supernatural Horror ‘Effigy’ Wraps, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian supernatural horror “Effigy” has completed production and unveiled its first look images, co-starring South Australian actor Chris Gun, who played Noel Gallagher in Michael Gracey’s “Better Man.” Directed by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, “Effigy” is set in 1989 England and follows the Marsh family as they endure a violent haunting sparked by the […]
Technology
Auto and Home Insurance Consumers Getting Used to Using AI: JD Power
“Just as we’ve seen with the internet and mobile apps, AI is rapidly becoming a critical conduit to key policy shopping, research and account management decisions among auto and home insurance customers,” said Tony Soloman, director, insurance intelligence at JD …
News
Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
An autopsy shows that an armed man killed by the Tennessee National Guard was shot in the back
Technology
BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of Comedy
The BBC has a new comedy head. Chris Sussman, formerly director of scripted series at Netflix U.K. and prior to that head of comedy at BBC Studios, has rejoined the broadcaster as its director of comedy, where he’ll be responsible for leading what the BBC says is the “U.K.s largest generator of original British scripted […]
Culture
BMG Sees 5 Percent Revenue Rise in First Half of 2026
The company, which announced in April it will acquire Concord, said it has invested a record amount into music rights catalogs.
California
BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products
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Baby Maytie, the first person buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, gets a headstone after 120 years
The first person to be buried in the Inglewood Park Cemetery finally receives a grave marker more than a century after her death.
Bay Area
Bay Area Air District orders Newby Island landfill operators to reduce odors
The Bay Area Air District has ordered operators of a San Jose waste management facility to correct air quality violations and reduce odors that have prompted complaints from residents across the South Bay. The Newby Island Resource Recovery Park, in north San Jose, is a landfill and recycling center bounded by Interstate 880 to the […] The post Bay Area Air District orders Newby Island landfill operators to reduce odors appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Bay Area Nurses Protest Use of Palantir’s AI Tech at Hospitals
Nurses held protests in Palo Alto, Los Angeles and six other cities, calling on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with the AI software and data analytics company.
Bay Area
Bay Area Security Workers Threaten Action After Anthropic Office Closure
Union security workers in the Bay Area are seeking better pay and benefits after their contract expired in June.
Bay Area
Bay Area Transit Funding Ballot Question Isn’t Biased, Judge Rules
A court rejected the challenge to the Bay Area transit tax ballot measure ahead of a November vote.
Bay Area
Bay Area man and 76 others go missing on pilgrimage to Tibet
A tech worker who went on a two-week pilgrimage is now missing in Nepal.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 27 at 10:35PM PDT until August 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Surf will diminish tonight into Friday, ending the elevated surf threat.
Bay Area
Beluga whale dies at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after rescue effort from Marineland park in Ontario, Canada
A beluga whale has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after being transported from a closed Ontario park as part of a rescue effort for Canada's last captive whales
Technology
Bessent attacks Warren over yen intervention query, offers ‘Foreign Exchange for Dummies’ lesson
Treasury has not disclosed how much yen it bought, the execution rate or the current value of the position, despite Warren’s requests for details.
Technology
Beyond ‘Kawaii’: How ASOBISYSTEM Is Building a Global Future for Japanese Idol Culture
Billboard JAPAN talked to ASOBISYSTEM CEO Yusuke Nakagawa about the chances of globalizing Japan’s “oshikatsu” culture.
Bay Area
Big rig crashes through I-80 railing, cab left dangling over bridge
The crash and I-80 closure come as thousands are traveling to Burning Man.
Culture
Billy Strings’ ‘So Much for Goodbyes’: All 16 Tracks Ranked
The acclaimed bluegrass artist's latest album is a profound meditation on grief inspired by the recent death of his mother.
Bay Area
Blog: This Mountain View woman has delivered 102 lasagnas to strangers. Here’s why.
It’s 4:00 on a Friday afternoon and Linda Miller is standing in her immaculate Mountain View kitchen making the meat sauce and cheese layer for the 102nd Lasagna Love lasagna that she signed up to deliver. The post Blog: This Mountain View woman has delivered 102 lasagnas to strangers. Here’s why. appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
Boom meets backlash: How data center politics in Silicon Valley have changed
States are passing bans. Republicans and Democrats are campaigning on the issue for the midterms. The birthplace of AI has its own set of realities.
Culture
Brooklyn Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients
A Brooklyn, New York, woman pleaded guilty today to preparing false tax returns for clients.
Culture
Bruno Mars’ ‘Romantic Tour’ Expands With 2027 Dates In Asia, Australia
The R&B star announces 27 new stadium shows across the region in 2027, and adds a fifth Mexico City later this year.
Technology
Burning Man bans new personal item for 2026
Handheld lasers will no longer be permitted on the playa.
Bay Area
California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase thousands of gloves next year […] The post California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase thousands of gloves next year […] The post California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase thousands of gloves next year […] The post California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase thousands of gloves next year […] The post California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them appeared first on The Almanac .
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use them.
California
California lawmakers crack down on AI used in public comment
Senate Bill 1159 will make it easier for public agencies to protect themselves from the rising use of artificial intelligence for civic engagement.
California
California lawmakers reach deal to tweak childhood sex abuse law — but rebuff damage caps
State legislators said Thursday that they plan to make "modest" changes to a controversial law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, resulting in billions of dollars in payouts from local governments.
California
California sues Trump administration, developer over deal to walk away from Morro Bay wind power
The Trump administration struck a $120-million agreement with Golden State Wind in April to abandon its wind lease and pursue oil instead.
California
California’s budget is so convoluted that even experts are perplexed at what it contains
The process has become opaque, and the budget itself is a hodgepodge of phantom revenues, accounting gimmicks and off-the-books loans.
Technology
Call It a Fashion Reset: Alex Badia’s 6 Must-haves for Fall
WWD's style director calls for a return to classicism, spotlighting the leather peacoat, the derby shoe and more.
Bay Area
Callaway Golf ends partnership with Good Good Golf after controversial ad
The ad was deleted on social media and the brands apologized after backlash.
Bay Area
Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue
A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump to “Obama Avenue” or “Taco Avenue.”
Culture
Cardi B Twerks Her Way Across Brooklyn — Hitting the Stoop, the Salon and the Street in Flashy ‘AH HA’ Video: Watch
The hard-hitting loosie single produced by DJ SwanQo was released last month.
California
Cause of death for actor Shelley Fabares is revealed
Fabares, known best for her television roles as Francine Webster on the 1970s sitcom "One Day at a Time," Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show," and her Billboard Hot 100 song "Johnny Angel," died Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82.
Technology
Centric Software Expands Its Transparency Compliance Capabilities
The enhancements reinforce Centric's Product Lifecycle Management as the trusted product data foundation for complex regulatory requirements.
California
Chabria: L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman changed his mind. Is that such a bad thing?
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman reversed his decision to pursue felony charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist and misogynistic remarks.
California
Chao Krung, LA’s oldest existing Thai restaurant, debuts new curry night rooted in tradition
The menu features three flavors: grandma’s green curry, trout coconut and roasted chili.
Culture
Chief Executive of Sydney’s Forthcoming $915 M. Cultural Institution Steps Down Amid Ongoing Investigations, 10 Weeks Ahead of Its Opening
Lisa Havilah has been overseeing the $915 million build of Powerhouse Parramatta—the city's most significant cultural infrastructure project since the Sydney Opera House.
Markets
China Flexes its Auto-Safety Chops With Huge Recall of Tesla, Other Cars
A huge recall in China last week aims to address a long-standing fear of EV owners: potentially being trapped in their cars when the power fails. It also highlights how Beijing is now spearheading new auto safety standards for some …
Technology
China Pulls Artists from Gwangju Biennale as ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ Moves Forward
The Chinese ambassador reportedly expressed his “regret and concern” over the decision to restore the name “Taiwan Pavilion”.
Technology
Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August
Cancellations have accelerated.
Technology
Collector and Patron Hasnaine Yavarhoussen Is Determined to Bring Madagascar’s Art Scene to the Rest of the World
The Malagasy entrepreneur is a member of Tate’s Africa Acquisitions Committee and the cofounder of Hakanto Contemporary on the island nation.
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Community Development Block Grant Documents
Community Development Block Grant Documents Opportunities for Public Comment The City of Hayward’s Draft Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (HUD Program Year 2025) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for public review and comment from September 5 through September 20, 2026. The CAPER reports how the City used its Community Development Block Grant funding during the year, the people and communities served, and the City’s progress toward its housing and community development goals. FY25-26 CAPER PDF Public comments may be: Submitted using the online form below; Submitted to Ember Padró, Community Services Division, 777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, CA 94541 or ember.padro@hayward-ca.gov ; or Provided at the Community Services Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 . Meeting details, agendas, and participation information are available through the Meet
Technology
Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years
Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different.
Technology
Cottonball Looks to Blends Prescription Efficacy With Luxury in New Skin Care Line
The brand’s six-product lineup combines dermatologist-developed, prescription-strength actives with luxury textures and a personalized approach to skin care.
Markets
Court Approves Bank of America’s $72.5 Million Settlement With Epstein Accusers
A federal judge said on Thursday he would grant final approval to Bank of America’s $72.5 million class-action settlement with women who accused the second-largest U.S. bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District …
Technology
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name
Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," judges rule.
California
Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon
Storm clouds brought only light precipitation that experts say will dry out quickly in the blazing Big Sur area.
California
Culture and Ethics Meets Tech: UCLA Debuts Country’s First Bachelor’s in Digital Humanities
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and data visualization with … Continue reading Culture and Ethics Meets Tech: UCLA Debuts Country’s First Bachelor’s in Digital Humanities →
Bay Area
Cyclists have crashed on Market Street’s rail tracks for 130 years. Why can’t SF fix them?
A death this month renews questions about a century-old hazard — and the expensive, imperfect fixes that have yet to make it to San Francisco.
Technology
DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia’s AI effects on everything
Modders are trying out an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077, GTA V, and a bunch of other games after code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early-access build of NBA 2K27. Members of the RenoDX modding channel on Discord reportedly found a way to extract the DLSS "Neural […] The unofficial version of DLSS 5 makes Jesse Faden’s features much more pronounced. | Image: gabdeg via YouTube Modders are trying out an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on Skyrim , Cyberpunk 2077 , GTA V , and a bunch of other games after code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early-access build of NBA 2K27 . Members of the RenoDX modding channel on Discord reportedly found a way to extract the DLSS "Neural Rendering" file and apply it to Control before it expanded to other games, as reported earlier by Notebook Check and VideoCardz . In one video , a person sh
Culture
DMA’S Score First No. 1 on ARIA Chart
It’s the band’s first ever leader on the national chart, after successive narrow-misses.
Markets
DOJ to Challenge Dismissal of Harvard Civil Rights Suit
The Trump administration told a federal judge it will challenge the dismissal of its lawsuit against Harvard University alleging that the school violated civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students after the October 2023 attack by …
Technology
Dave Franco Says Raunchy ‘Idiots’ Scene Is “Craziest Thing” He’s Done on Camera
The star-producer talks bringing the project back from the dead, and how a key motel scene goes toe to toe with Jeff Daniels' famous ‘Dumb and Dumber' moment.
Bay Area
Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
Nepal police issued a fresh alert Friday after receiving information that a dam on the Tibet side has burst.
Science
Defensible Space Inspections for Real Estate Transfers
Defensible Space Inspections for Real Estate Transfers Learn when a defensible space inspection is required, whether your property is covered, and how to request an inspection from the Hayward Fire Department. Image California law and the City of Hayward’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code establish defensible space requirements for residential properties exposed to wildfire risk. Beginning July 1, 2021, California Civil Code Section 1102.19 requires sellers of residential properties in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to provide documentation showing that the property complies with applicable defensible space requirements or otherwise satisfy the requirements of state law. In addition, Hayward Ordinance No. 25-15 designates the area east of Mission Boulevard, from the south side of D Street south to the Union City Boundary, as a Wildland-Urban Interface area.
Markets
Delaware Helps Firms Pay for Insurance, Trade Shows, Travel to Grow Exports
Many small business wanting to grow by selling to customers in other countries learn the costs for trade shows, international travel, insurance, and market research can be an obstacle. Delaware has a program — The Compass Grant— that helps cover …
News
Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive
Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not over. Authorities are closely watching lakes formed in the wake of the glacier collapse, amid fears of further flooding. Stephanie Sy reports.
California
Dilapidated Bayview subsidized housing complex to get millions in upgrades
The owners of a notorious subsidized housing complex in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in code violation penalties and invest in upgrades and improvements to the property, the city said Wednesday. The office of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday that $5 million will go toward updating […] The post Dilapidated Bayview subsidized housing complex to get millions in upgrades appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Disney+ secures global Pokémon deal, unveils stop-motion series 'Pokémon Tales' for 2027
Ready to see Pokémon like never before? Find out how Aardman's new stop-motion series "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu" and the classic "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning" are heading to Disney+ and Disney XD in a major global deal!
Technology
Disney+, Pokemon Company Ink Global Distribution Deal, Including New Stop-Motion Series
Disney+ has set a global distribution deal with the Pokémon Company International that will include a new stop-motion series coming in 2027. The announcement comes on the heels of “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning” beginning to air on Disney XD earlier this month, marking it as the first title to launch under the new global […]
Culture
Dolly Parton Wasn’t Eligible for Song of the Year Grammy for ‘I Will Always Love You’ for This ‘Unforgettable’ Reason
The Grammys have tinkered with the rules on song of the year many times, trying to strike just the right balance.
Bay Area
Dolly Parton’s boobs got me through puberty
I felt my body was turning me into a bimbo — I wanted to be an intellectual. Then, when I needed her, Dolly proved we could have boobs and brains.
Markets
Dolly Parton’s music, books and theme park see spikes in interest following her death
Dolly Parton, musician, actor and literacy advocate, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Bay Area
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
The murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is headed to closing arguments after the defense rested Thursday following testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Fara Homidi Dips Into Mascara
In a conversation with WWD, the eponymous founder talks category play and slowing the pace of innovation.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Royal Favorite Me+Em to Open Pop-up in Geneva, Its First Store in Continental Europe
Me+Em is expanding into Continental Europe with a pop-up at the Bongénie department store that will run from Sept. 3 until Nov. 21.
Science
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected
The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts, according to Congo's Ministry of Health data.
California
Edison to pay climate credit cash to SoCal customers
Southern California residents blasting air conditioning to get through the summer heat waves will get some relief this month, though not from the 100-degree temperatures.
California
Erewhon, L.A.'s trendiest grocery store, opens first outlet outside county lines
Upscale grocer Erewhon opened its first store outside L.A. County, debuting at the Lakes in Thousand Oaks and bringing its viral $21 smoothies to Ventura County.
Technology
Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
More than a decade after the last installment of “Grand Theft Auto” released, players are finally getting “GTA 6” on Nov. 19. Per the official description for “GTA 6” from publisher Rockstar Games, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves […]
Culture
Executive Turntable: Anh Do Named Global Head of Music at TBWA\Media Arts Lab
In this week's column, PRG appoints two to the company's C-suite, WME has a new head of marketing and more music industry hires and promotions.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 93. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 92 and 102 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Most coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, and southern Santa Barbara Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 96. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 100 and 110 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Most mountains and valleys of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 9:05PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 103 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 27 at 9:05PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 112 to 114 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the mid 80s to mid 90s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 11:46AM PDT until August 29 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures today in the mid 90s to 103 expected. Hot conditions will continue into Saturday with highs up to 98 degrees. Low temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall to below normal by Sunday.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 11:46AM PDT until August 29 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions today with temperatures of 103 to 107 degrees. Hot conditions continue into Saturday with high temperatures up to 103 degrees. Lows will be in the mid 70s to low 80s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall to below normal by Sunday.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 1:56PM MST until August 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 113. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains, Salton Sea, Chiriaco Summit, and Joshua Tree NP East. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 1:56PM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 116. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 103 to 107. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 100. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 105. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 90 to 100. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
California
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 104. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Familiar to a fault, Ridley Scott's postapocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' finds the genre in need of new tricks
A likable Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce star in Ridley Scott's lax adaptation of Peter Heller's poetic pandemic thriller.
California
Family of man killed by LAPD officer who mistook plastic fork for weapon to get $5.8 million
The family of Jason Maccani, who was fatally shot by a rookie LAPD officer while experiencing a mental health crisis in February 2024, has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the city of Los Angeles.
California
Far off the grid in the Antelope Valley, RVers make a mess — and elude the homeless count
The disappearance of more than 700 RVs from the rural Antelope Valley reported in the 2026 homeless count is baffling locals who say the number of unpermitted vehicles has only increased.
News
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in New Orleans
U.S. immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Technology
Fed Chair Warsh not ruling out interest rate hike amid inflation concerns
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not ruling it out. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal.
Technology
Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank
He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals
News
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September
Bay Area
Feds say couple bought Rolex watches, gambled $1.1M of surrogacy agency money
Multiple Bay Area residents sent money to the defunct agency, federal officials said.
California
Final victim of 'Happy Face' serial killer identified. How the public helped crack the case
Lydia McWhorter was revealed to be the final unidentified victim of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the 'Happy Face Killer.'
California
Fire at abandoned Studio City property creates another Raman-Bass clash
A fire on an abandoned Los Angeles property has led to another clash between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman, with the mayoral rivals blaming each other for not tackling a problem lot that neighbors say has languished for years.
California
Firefighters struggling to get a handle on Timber fire as blaze surges again in Big Sur
Nearly 20 days in, the Timber fire continues to grow at a "rapid pace," officials say. Meanwhile, Big Sur businesses are missing out on their most lucrative season
Markets
First US Phosphate Plant in Decades Planned Amid Global Conflict
Farm cooperative CHS Inc. and fertilizer producer OCP North America are proposing a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana, bolstering domestic supplies as global conflicts have increasingly thwarted the flow of foreign crop nutrients. The proposed plant in Waggaman, …
Markets
Florida AG Rejects Meta Settlement but Takes $1.2M From Deloitte Over DEI
Florida’s attorney general this week rejected the $18 billion settlement with Meta, calling it too soft on the social media giant formerly known as Facebook. Florida will pursue its own litigation against Meta. “The payouts to the states are peanuts …
Science
Florida, Hit by Obamacare Drop-Off, Feels the Squeeze of Health Care Costs
Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone. It was his worst kitchen accident to date. But having given up his Affordable Care Act health insurance plan …
Culture
For former TIDE students, a rocky start and missing programs at Woodside High
When the Sequoia Union High School District’s board decided to close TIDE Academy in Menlo Park, members proposed the idea of creating “TIDE at Woodside” as a way to carry on the small STEM-based schools culture and curriculum. Although it was unclear what that would look like, parents say that now that the new school year is in session, it feels like the follow-through is non-existent. The post For former TIDE students, a rocky start and missing programs at Woodside High appeared first on The Almanac .
California
Forget Florida. L.A. humidity is off the charts this summer. What's going on?
Southern California's swampy summer continues to set records, with humidity levels creating conditions that feel more like Florida than the West Coast.
News
Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash
The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town
Technology
Free-falling atoms in space put a new twist on Galileo’s gravity test
Rubidium atoms on China’s Tiangong space station fell with the same acceleration, upholding a cornerstone of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Culture
From ACOTAR to Fourth Wing: Should Luxury Invest in Romantasy?
The spicy literary genre, spearheaded by Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series, is more popular than ever, opening up myriad opportunities for labels. But how can they get involved without turning readers off?
Culture
From Olivia Rodrigo to Alex Warren & JENNIE, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Rod Wave, Billy Strings and Erykah Badu & The Alchemist also have new projects out.
Technology
Frost Children Remix Underscores’ “The Peace”
The reworked U track arrives alongside a new song, “Unlimited Love”
Technology
Gangland Action Thriller ‘Nozem’ From Director Scott Vickers to Star Buddy Boerkoel, Daniel Fathers (EXCLUSIVE)
Brit director Scott Vickers has lined up the cast for upcoming Amsterdam-set gangland thriller “Nozem,” which starts shooting in the Dutch capital next week. Led by the film’s writer Buddy Boerkoel, the film will also star Daniel Fathers (“House of the Dragon”), Francesca van Neuren (“Coked”) and Ibrahim Naji (“Gedachten aan de regen”). “Nozem” (which […]
Technology
Gladys Knight Announces She’ll Partake in “Fewer Performances” Amid “Next Stage” of Career and Life
"I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era," the singer wrote in an Instagram post.
Technology
Gladys Knight Cuts Back on Performing as She Transitions to ‘Next Stage’ of Career and Life
After three quarters of a century under the spotlight, Gladys Knight is ready to take things a little slower. Knight announced on Instagram on Thursday that she will be performing less, and will focus on other areas. The official statement reads: “After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances […]
Culture
Gladys Knight Is ‘Easing Into Fewer Performances’
The 82-year-old R&B powerhouse admits the time has come to focus on the next phase of her career, and wind back on concerts and touring.
Technology
Gladys Knight ‘Easing Into Fewer Performances’ After Erratic Concerts
82-year-old singer "focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward" after recent shows left fans concerned about her health
Technology
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable. The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with […] Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable . The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with a "Show more" button you can click, you'll Google will show a full AI Overview at the top of your search, an "Ask anything" box under that, and then the list of links. It can lead to a lot of scrolling. It's unclear exactly what Google's criteria is for t
California
Governor Newsom announces $2.7 billion for 150+ projects to expand and make California’s transportation system more resilient
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California
Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects
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California
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men
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California
Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.27.2026
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Technology
Grand Theft Auto 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Take-Two shares moved higher in premarket Friday, as analysts said they were bullish on the GTA maker's parent company following a successful trailer launch.
News
Grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, no charges filed
A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes
Technology
Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer
There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.
Bay Area
Group of men spotted opening Long Island manhole cover, entering sewer in Wantagh, New York | Video
A Nassau County community is confused as to why a group of five would break into a manhole in Wantagh, Long Island.
Bay Area
Guest Opinion: Lawsuit against Palo Alto school district fans prejudice
As a Palo Alto parent, I am dismayed at the recent lawsuit filed against Palo Alto Unified School District for sponsoring a high school field trip to a mosque. The lawsuit has already triggered an online avalanche of Islamophobic responses nationwide. The post Guest Opinion: Lawsuit against Palo Alto school district fans prejudice appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Culture
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coolidge! 12 Iconic Pictures of the Star Over the Years
The actor, known for her memorable turns in “American Pie,” “Legally Blonde,” “Best in Show,” and, more recently, Mike White’s “The White Lotus,” turned 65 today.
Bay Area
Hawk Fire's first known fatality identified as 83-year-old Reno woman
The Hawk Fire ignited Aug. 22 near a mountain trail northwest of Reno, Nevada.
Technology
Hear Elton John Give a Pop Sheen to Turnstile’s ‘Seein’ Stars’
Band’s Never Enough: Versions , out now, also features Hayley Williams, Slayyyter, Panda Bear, Faye Webster and many more
Technology
Hear U2’s New Recording of the Pogues Classic ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah’
“Shane MacGowan was full of contradictions — and that’s where the truth of him lived,” says the Edge. ”He could be precise about what mattered and gloriously careless about everything else”
California
Heat Advisory issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 common. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 27 at 10:30PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 90 and 100 common. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory has been extended to now end on Friday. While temperatures will peak through Thursday, humidities will rise on Friday largely mitigating any relief from the heat.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 27 at 9:05PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low 90s to 102 expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 27 at 9:05PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains below 6000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 11:46AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 97. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall to below normal by Sunday.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 11:46AM PDT until August 29 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 92 today. High temperatures up to 89 Saturday. Low temperatures will be in the low 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall to below normal by Sunday.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 11:46AM PDT until August 29 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 93 today. High temperatures up to 91 on Saturday. Low temperatures will be in the low 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall to below normal by Sunday.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains below 6000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 92. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 99. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
California
Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 5:03AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 93. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Technology
Heidi Klum Stays Loyal to Her Luxury Canvas Sneakers While Out in Berlin
She wore a pair of canvas sneakers by Celine.
California
Here are the highest- and lowest-earning college degrees in California, according to new data
A new searchable database from the HEA Group reveals what graduates of California colleges tend to make four years after completing their program.
Technology
Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
News
Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson
Creating more robust checks and balances for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has been a top priority for many local residents for years, and Sheriff Ken Binder is trying a new approach: an ombudsperson. The post Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson
Creating more robust checks and balances for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has been a top priority for many local residents for years, and Sheriff Ken Binder is trying a new approach: an ombudsperson. The post Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson appeared first on The Almanac .
Science
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to make fertility treatment more affordable, the overall costs for one IVF cycle in the U.S. remain in the tens of thousands of dollars. So more Americans than ever are going to Europe to seek IVF treatment for a fraction of the cost.
News
Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech
Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Hindu nationalist group RSS, is set to speak in New York City on Saturday
Bay Area
Historic Big Sur businesses close again as 2 wildfires expand, force new evacuations
"A punch in the gut because this is our busiest month of the year," said one of the owners of a Big Sur landmark restaurant, forced to close again just a week after reopening as the Timber Fire and now the Plaskett Fire continue to rage.
Technology
Hooters Restaurant Movie in the Works — Film News in Brief
First the Blackberry and Hot Cheetos got the feature film treatment, and now: “Hooters: The Movie.” Based on real-life events that took place at the restaurant, the founders of Hooters are turning their business into a movie, which is already in the works, first reported by Deadline. The official description for the film reads: “Ted […]
Culture
How Does Harry Styles’s Madison Square Garden Show Grow?
Harry, Harry, quite contrary, how does your (Madison Square) Garden grow? With disco balls and dance halls and screaming girls all in their rows.
California
How Dolly Parton’s love of books helped fuel Stockton’s early literacy program, Read to Me
WHEN STOCKTON PARENTS read a bedtime story to their young children, many will have Dolly Parton to thank. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the legendary performer’s children’s book charity, powers San Joaquin County’s successful children’s reading program, Read to Me, Stockton. The program offered a tribute to Parton on social media after the entertainment icon’s death was announced Tuesday. […] The post How Dolly Parton’s love of books helped fuel Stockton’s early literacy program, Read to Me appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
How Endometriosis Symptoms Changed My Beauty Routine
More women than ever are being diagnosed with endometriosis. Easing symptoms means overhauling your lifestyle and adopting a broader view of beauty.
Technology
How Gap Inc. Plans to Reverse Old Navy’s Slump
CEO Richard Dickson spells out strategies in place and upcoming at the value-oriented family brand.
Culture
How Much Is Dolly Parton’s Catalog Worth?
Billboard breaks down how much Dolly Parton's songs generate in revenue, and how much her catalog might be worth
Technology
How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system
Taylor Farms and other suppliers have become larger and more integral to the U.S. food system, complicating foodborne illnesses such as cyclosporiasis.
Markets
How a plan to fix a $326 billion hole on bank balance sheets could underpin a Warsh and Bessent Treasury twist
It looks like Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are acting in a coordinated way to reduce long-term bond yields, according to Citrini Research.
Technology
How to Still Get Tickets to Harry Styles’ Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Residency
The 50-show Together, Together tour — supporting his fourth studio album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' — includes a 30-night residency in New York City.
Technology
How to Watch 2026 Little League World Series Championship Weekend Live Online
Four of 20 teams remain — two from the U.S. and two international — as we head into the final stage of the annual 12-day tournament.
California
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Dave Franco
All he wants to do is watch four movies in bed with his wife, Alison Brie, but if we're making him leave his house, here's where he would go.
Technology
Humans in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals about their views on this transformational technology. The post Humans in the age of AI appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
Humans in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals about their views on this transformational technology. The post Humans in the age of AI appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
I got married at Burning Man — and it nearly wrecked me
My sobriety was no match for the dopamine hits of a fake husband and his party pals.
News
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters
Technology
Ice Spice and Lil Yachty Link Up for New Song “Out My Face (My Baby)”
The beat-switching track also gets a bifurcated video directed by Yachty himself
Technology
Ice Spice, Lil Yachty Team Up for Single ‘Out My Face (My Baby)’
The duo also filmed a music video for the track, which was directed by AMD and Little Miles
Technology
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Technology
Imax says it's open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax's stock and box office are breaking records, but studio conflicts and a soaring valuation complicate the list of who could bid for the company.
Technology
In Canada: OVO Sells Majority Stake to Authentic Brands Group, Drake Retains Significant Ownership
Canada stands firm on CanCon streaming regulations and the Juno Awards restructure several categories for 2027.
Technology
In ‘Moolah,’ an Organized Crime Reporter Looks to Reboot His Career (Exclusive Venice Clips)
The fiction feature directorial debut of Jérôme Pierrat, who has made a name for himself as a journalist investigating organized crime in France, world-premieres in the Horizons section of the festival.
Technology
Inside the Halloween Horror Nights ‘Stranger Things’ House and Epic Effort to Bring the Duffer Brothers’ World to Life
Creatives from Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort take The Hollywood Reporter inside their final house and first-ever lagoon show.
Technology
Inside ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 20: How Peacock’s Changes Led to 1.8 Billion Minutes Viewed, That Wild Reunion and Why Lindsay Hubbard Said No to the Show
Millions of viewers are saying “I do” to Season 20 of “Married at First Sight.” The Kinetic Content relationship reality series, which moved to Peacock during Season 19 after 15 seasons on Lifetime, underwent a few changes this year. The finale and reunion dropped on Peacock on Thursday, revealing that all but two couples chose […]
Markets
Inszone Acquires Michigan’s Aviza Insurance Agency
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Aviza Insurance Agency. The acquisition expands Inszone’s footprint in Michigan, welcoming a respected, community-rooted agency with deep expertise in farm, agribusiness, commercial, personal lines, and benefits into the Inszone network. Founded in 1966 …
Culture
International Shipping Companies Sentenced to Pay $1.75 Million Fine for Concealing Discharges of Oily Waste into Ocean
A vessel operating company pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to charges stemming from the discharge of oily waste into the sea. MSC Shipmanagement Limited, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) for conduct that occurred on the motor vessel MSC Samira III between June 2024 and January 2025. The vessel’s owner, Hong Kong Spirit Shipping and Trading Limited, also pleaded guilty to two counts of violating APPS. Both companies were sentenced to pay a combined fine of $1.75 million and serve four years of probation. Second Engineer Mikhail Tsurikov previously pleaded guilty to violating APPS and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 10.
Culture
Interpol Reflects on ‘Expansive & Fresh’ New Album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ & Recording With New Band Members and Collaborators
Frontman Paul Banks speaks with Billboard Español about the band's new studio album and desire to return to Latin America.
Technology
Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'
Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.
Markets
Is Anthropic worth $2 trillion? Here’s how the company is trading in a new tokenized market.
Not all fund managers are convinced by the valuation but perpetual futures are already pricing Anthropic
California
Is Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? Here's what to know
How a tiny startup plans to float nuclear reactors off Long Beach to keep the lights on
California
It's playtime, kids, but don't even think of escaping 'Buddy,' a twisted faux-'90s artifact
Casper Kelly, the delightfully skewed sensibility behind Adult Swim's 'Too Many Cooks,' makes a first theatrical feature that feels like a broken time loop.
Technology
J. Cole Cancels Concert After Touring Crew Member’s Death
The rapper's show in Sacramento on Thursday was cut after the tragic accident
California
J. Cole canceled concert after touring crew member died carrying show gear in big rig
J. Cole canceled his Sacramento concert after touring crew member Jarlath 'Chip' Parkinson veered off I-5 in a semi truck, transporting gear south from the rapper's Seattle gig, and died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Technology
JENNIE Drops ‘Fallen Angel’ EP With Dark Fairytale Music Video: Stream It Now
The BLACKPINK star steps out on her own for "Fallen Angel," the three-track digital EP that arrives with a cinematic music video that comes with a disclaimer.
Technology
Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’
The country singer delivered an emotional monologue while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Silence After the Grammys During a Rousing ‘Kimmel’ Monologue: ‘I Had a Microphone and Didn’t Use It the Right Way’:
On his final night hosting, Jelly Roll used his platform to reveal the political beliefs he had vowed to declare after the February Awards show.
Technology
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Marvell fell victim to high expectations, and Affirm delivers a strong quarter.
Technology
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Drives Arthouse Success From Taiwan to Romania as Distributors Reveal Nordic Playbook
Joachim Trier’s Cannes Grand Prix winner “Sentimental Value,” starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, is providing independent distributors with a potent case study in how Nordic arthouse cinema can still break through internationally — when festival heat is matched with intensely local marketing. At a Europa Distribution panel held today during New Nordic […]
Technology
John Mayer Has Some Thoughts on His Future With Dead and Company
“I’m not saying, ‘You’ll never see me on stage doing that,’” he told Andy Cohen. “I don’t know how you will yet, and I don’t really want to start thinking about actionable ways to do it”
Culture
John Mayer Says Dolly Parton’s Death Brought a ‘Fractured World’ Together & Shares Electric Guitar Spin on ‘I Will Always Love You’
"The world came together in a way that it hadn't in a very long time to celebrate someone," the musician tells Andy Cohen during SiriusXM event.
Technology
Jordyn Woods Revisits Bridal White in Feathered Sandals for Woods by Jordyn Campaign
The newlywed posed with Karl-Anthony Towns in a custom Outcast silk chiffon blouse and the new Stunt Sandal White Feather.
Technology
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
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Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections
Technology
Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic as supply chain risk
The Defense Department had barred the U.S. military from using Anthropic's Claude in March
Technology
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year.
Technology
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon
Markets
Judge says Trump administration’s blacklist of Anthropic was illegal
The Trump administration violated Anthropic’s First Amendment rights when it blacklisted the AI company earlier this year, a federal judge ruled late Thursday.
Technology
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Share Songs From New Film Score
The duo reunited for Threshold, a documentary about Olympic skier Jessie Diggins
Culture
Justice Department Files a Statement of Interest in Support of the Primary Aluminum Smelter Project in Inola, Oklahoma
Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma Attorney General, expressing support for the construction of a primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma.
Technology
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul has received FDA clearance to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.
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Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device
Markets
Kalshi Weather Odds Are Coming to a Weather App Near You
Kalshi Inc. has entered a partnership with The Weather Company to bolster the data it uses to settle contracts in rapidly growing weather and climate prediction markets. The prediction platform is seeking to establish market-implied probabilities as another source of …
Technology
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Daayra’ to Launch Junglee Pictures-Pen Studios Slate Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios have partnered on a new slate of films, beginning with “Daayra,” a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Meghna Gulzar. The tie-up pairs Junglee’s development-focused, story-driven approach with Pen Studios’ production and theatrical distribution strength in the Indian market. “Daayra” is inspired by […]
California
Kehlani reschedules tour dates after being hospitalized for 'so much pain'
Kehlani has rescheduled the two shows she had to postpone on her world tour after being in 'so much pain' she was 'unable to swallow.'
Culture
Kennedy Center Board Says It Will Delay Adding Trump’s Name to the Center by One Month
The announcement followed an emergency court hearing prompted by a Justice Department filing this week warning that the Kennedy Center could be demolished.
Global
Kentucky woman indicted on charges related to World War II Memorial damage
Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts. Grand jurors indicted her Thursday on charges of destroying the veterans' memorial and destroying government property.
Global
Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington
A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts
Technology
Kevin Warsh gets what every Fed chair hopes for: a bond market that trusts his word
Kevin Warsh passed another big test as a new Federal Reserve chairman on Friday: He said the central bank still has work to do on inflation, and the bond market took him at his word.
Markets
LA Fire Zone Set to Get $3 Million Homes Funded by Muni Bonds
More than a year after wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, a nonprofit is advancing a plan to tap the public debt market to create housing in the slow-to-recover Los Angeles wealthy enclave. Uplifters Foundation plans to build new $3 million houses …
Technology
LISTEN: Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: ‘Studios and Creators are Knocking on Our Doors’
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business,” Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, details the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps, and he details what he sees as the key to making vertical media more mainstream. “Studios and creators are knocking on our doors right now,” Nesvit says. […]
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Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The agency has submitted a rule proposal to the White House that could allow more workers to get health insurance through association health plans.
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Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
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Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial: Admitted Shooter Grilled on Cross, Confronted With Jail Calls
Defense lawyer Brian Steel asserted that Kasey “OTF Jam” Hester invented claims against the “All My Life” rapper in the hopes of helping himself
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Lil Durk Trial Week 1 Recap: Flipped OTF Crew Member Calls Quando Rondo Shooting ‘Sloppy’
Billboard is running down the key moments from the first week of Durk's murder-for-hire trial.
Bay Area
Lindsay Clancy verdict watch: Jury deliberations to continue on Day 23 of trial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are expected to return to court Friday morning.
Technology
Listen to Floating Points’ New Album, a Ballet Score About Pandora’s Box
“Pandora’s about bringing hell to Earth,” says Sam Shepherd. “She really represents curiosity and change”
Culture
Little Big Town Brings Fresh Energy to New Album, ‘It’s a Dying Art’: ‘There Is a New Excitement’
The country quartet's 12th album is out now.
California
Long Beach aquarium takes in at least 500 animals rescued from wildlife traffickers
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, home to about 12,000 sea creatures, is caring this summer for an additional 500 animals seized from wildlife traffickers.
California
Lopez: A coastal development exemption in Santa Monica? Shame on Gov. Newsom
Gov. Newsom is pushing a bill that would exempt a donor-developer from normal project review.
Culture
Luke Bryan on His New Album, ‘Signs’ and the Track Unlike Anything He’s Recorded Before: ‘I’ve Tried to Be the King of Not Overthinking Things’
Billboard reveals the title of two more songs on country superstar’s Sept. 18 set.
Technology
Mac DeMarco Releases Four New Albums
The projects were originally issued as physical-only CD-Rs on tour
California
Man accused of murder and street racing in crash that killed 2 California teens
Terry Lamar Easter, 50, of Apple Valley, has been charged with two counts of murder in the girls' deaths, the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office said in a statement.
Bay Area
Man charged with murder in 2008 SF shooting of groom day before his wedding, prosecutors say
Derreyl Chase Goode, 40, was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jason Mosley one day before his wedding in April 2008, prosecutors said.
Technology
Marc Benioff is getting his mojo back as Salesforce's AI strength quiets skeptics
Salesforce's stock had its second-best day on record following earnings, as Wall Street shows renewed confidence in CEO Marc Benioff's AI story.
Technology
Mark Walter's insurer Delaware Life sees two banks pause sale of its products amid probes
Walter's holding company earlier in the week said "there has been no fraud" at Delaware Life and its affiliated company, Clear Spring Life and Annuity.
Markets
Marvell boosts its forecasts, but the stock slides as Wall Street wonders if there’s more to the story
Analysts are crunching the numbers on Marvell’s recently announced Google deal and how much fresh upside it really offers.
Technology
Marvell shares tumble 6% as outlook underwhelms despite 37% revenue growth
Marvell Technology shares fell Friday despite a second-quarter revenue beat, as its fiscal 2028 outlook failed to meet investors' expectations.
Bay Area
Matilija Dam is crumbling and chaotic. Why hasn't it come down?
Talks about the Ventura County dam's removal have lasted for decades.
Markets
Meet Generation Renter — young Americans who don’t expect to ever own a home
Also in Weekend Reads: How to start investing, an AI boost for an old industry and advice from the Moneyist.
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Menlo Park Joins Growing List of Bay Area Cities Reining in Flock Cameras
The department found that a third-party agency conducted around 700 searches deemed “out of compliance” with its data-sharing policies.
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Meta Settlement Opens New Front in Global Fight Over Social Media Harm
Meta’s move to restrict teenagers’ use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on Thursday, while in the Philippines, an official said the U.S. company had pledged to …
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Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording
Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.
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Meta's 'Big Tobacco moment' leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids
From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens.
Bay Area
Meta’s settlement isn’t the end of California’s kid-safety fight
The social media company’s $17.1 billion and promise to change are big, but lawmakers and advocates want more.
Culture
Michael Jackson’s Top 50 Hit Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
From "Rockin' Robin" to "Rock With You" and "You Rock My World," the King of Pop's top hits cross several chapters of his legendary canon.
Markets
Micron’s Chinese rival just reported its first earnings as a public company — and sales are booming
CXMT, the Chinese memory-chip producer, on Friday reported its first financials as a public company that showed that how much it is benefiting from surge in artificial-intelligence services lifting prices.
Technology
Microsoft’s stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade
Microsoft’s software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.
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Miguel Calls Out Harassment of Partner and Child: ‘Legal and Ethical Lines Have Been Crossed’
“Racism, threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse. Not opinion,” the singer-songwriter wrote in a lengthy Instagram post
Bay Area
Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE
Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by ICE on Friday, according to an ICE detention database.
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Miss USA 2026 winner Justus Kelley makes history as 1st mother, married woman to win pageant
We have a new Miss USA, and she is making history. Justus Kelley, 31, is the first mom and married woman to win the pageant.
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Moldy dishes, live maggots and cockroaches. In-flight meal provider for LAX under scrutiny
Photos of contaminants at a catering facility in Inglewood that cooks and packages meals for a number of airlines operating out of Los Angeles International Airport were compiled by Southern California union Unite Here Local 11. The union says it's among a long string of violations.
Technology
Music Industry Moves: Warner Music and Blavatnik Family Foundation Announce 2026 Grantees; Spotify Ups Joe Hadley
The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced its first slate of 2026 grantees – a docket that includes 17 organizations and an investment of almost $6 million. Since its launch in 2020, the $100 million fund has committed more than $52 million to organizations that focus on criminal justice […]
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NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Here's what to know
NASA plans to soon launch a new space telescope that will survey a billion galaxies to trace how the universe evolved over time, all courtesy of America's spy program and decades of research into detector technology. Once in position, it will take data that astronomers hope will help answer some of the field's most puzzling questions.
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NASA's new space telescope will aid hunt for 'Earth twins' and seek the fate of the universe
The Roman Space Telescope, equipped with JPL tech, may shed some light on the greatest mysteries of the universe.
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NASA’s new space telescope will reveal the universe like never before
NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will tackle nearly every aspect of astrophysics, including dark matter, dark energy and alien planets.
Markets
NY City Mayor Mamdani Assembles Executive Panel to Smooth Ties With Business
More than a dozen corporate executives have been recruited by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to serve on a new business advisory council, as the democratic socialist leader seeks to improve his relations with a business community wary of …
Technology
Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces
Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the […]
Bay Area
Nashville's airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor's proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines
A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
Technology
National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure
Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But that broad appeal is facing new political pressures, from orders to revise exhibits to President Trump's construction projects. Amna Nawaz discussed the state of national parks with Tiernan Sittenfeld, the president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association.
Technology
Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
An increasing number of spiritual seekers are finding that artificial intelligence is giving them non-judgmental access to spiritual insights
Technology
New Balance Previews Fall Slate of Made in USA Sneakers Dropping Through the Rest of 2026
Nine sneakers will release across seven drops from September to December.
Markets
New Illinois Law Requires Insurance for High-Speed E-Bikes
Some Illinois e-bike riders will need to carry insurance starting in 2027 under a law signed this week by Governor JB Prtizker. The new law requires riders of e-bikes and e-motors capable of traveling over 28 mph to have a …
California
New Sunset District clubhouse offers gathering space for older residents
A crowd of city officials and older residents gathered Thursday to cut the ribbon on a new clubhouse in San Francisco’s Sunset District after several years of planning and renovations. “These improvements are ultimately about making this clubhouse more local and still better able to serve the people who rely on it every day,” Supervisor […] The post New Sunset District clubhouse offers gathering space for older residents appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
New York Post Inks First-Look Film and TV Deal to Mine Archives (Exclusive)
The pact with Crazy Legs Productions will see the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid develop movie, series, documentary and streaming projects based on its reporting and archives.
Bay Area
New fire station opens in downtown San Jose
One of San Jose’s busiest fire stations has a new, state-of-the-art facility in downtown that will better serve its firefighters and residents. The San Jose Fire Department, city leaders and neighborhood residents on Thursday celebrated the opening of Fire Station 8 at 601 E. Santa Clara St. The previous fire station, located a few blocks... The post New fire station opens in downtown San Jose appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Culture
News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started
In our news wrap Friday, it has been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a conflict that President Trump said would last weeks, Trump honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Anthropic says it remains focused on working "productively" with the administration after a judge ruled the Pentagon's measures against the company were illegal.
California
Newsom’s Wildfire Gamble and Two Voting Court Cases
As one of his last acts as governor, Gavin Newsom is trying to tackle the ongoing wildfire crisis, pitting regular Californians, including fire survivors, against utility and insurance companies. There’s a midnight deadline for any legislative action. Marisa and Guy sort out why Newsom picked up this political hot potato.  Then, they discuss movement in … Continue reading Newsom’s Wildfire Gamble and Two Voting Court Cases →
Technology
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville and More Back Campaign Against AI Voice Cloning: ‘An Existential Threat to Our Entire Industry’
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville are among the high-profile names backing a new campaign against AI voice cloning. Titled “Save Our Voices Now,” the initiative calls for greater protections against AI technology being used to replicate a person’s voice, according to The Guardian. The group of over 80 industry names — which also […]
Culture
Nigerian National Sentenced for Laundering $3.1M in Scam Proceeds
A Nigerian national was sentenced yesterday to 95 months in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy involving millions of dollars tied to various fraud schemes — including business email compromise, romance, and unemployment insurance fraud scams — perpetrated against U.S. citizens.
Technology
No, Ice Spice Is Not Pregnant
After the rapper appeared to be heavily pregnant in the video for "Out My Face," fans took the imagery literally
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Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, "All for Norway," that dates back to his great-grandfather.
Bay Area
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
Science
Nvidia’s revenue forecast is so huge that Wall Street wonders if SpaceX is the reason
SpaceX plans to spend tons of money on chips and recently announced it will only buy Nvidia’s. But other high-profile companies need more processing power as well.
Bay Area
Oakland Jury to Decide if California Highway Patrol Officers Committed Unlawful Arrest
Nicholas La Motte is seeking at least $4 million in damages from CHP Officer Jayce Ray and Sgt. John Snider.
Bay Area
Oakland superstar Kehlani hospitalized
It led to the postponement of two shows.
Technology
Ocean Carriers Could Face Renewed US-China Port Fees as November Deadline Nears
The one-year suspension of punitive port fees on Chinese and U.S. vessels expires Nov. 9, raising the prospect of billions of dollars in charges and another shakeup of trans-Pacific networks.
Technology
Oldenburg Fest to Open With Wordless Elbe Island Doc ‘Strange Neighbors’
Mi Steinbach's feature, about the wildlife on 2 mile nature preserve in the middle of one of Europe's busiest waterways, will be the first documentary to open the German indie festival.
California
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields loses a link: Katseye pulls out over group member's injury
Katseye announces that it will no longer perform at Olivia Rodrigo's all-women Daisy Chain Fields music festival on Saturday, explaining the absence is due to a member's injury.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo, Alex Warren, JENNIE, Rod Wave & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women and Girls Nonprofits
Proceeds from the festival will benefit organizations including National Domestic Workers Alliance, Planned Parenthood, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and more
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women’s Charities
The list of benefiting organizations includes Planned Parenthood and Center for Reproductive Rights.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Women-Focused Nonprofits
“Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another," Rodrigo said.
Bay Area
OpenAI and Anthropic are ruining San Francisco
Can anyone answer how OpenAI and Anthropic are making SF better for the rest of us?
Technology
OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.
Technology
OpenAI, Anthropic Urge Cyber Defense Action as AI Models Improve
Artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic PBC, along with more than 100 other tech and financial services organizations, warned that businesses and governments must do more to prepare for and defend against AI-enabled hacks. In an open letter Thursday, the …
Technology
Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
While walking to school as a child, Jernej Barbič would marvel at how beautiful his home was. He was born and raised in a picturesque village in northwestern Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia), located in the European Alps. Surrounded by alpine and beech trees, Barbic dreamed of replicating their swaying in the wind for others to enjoy. At the time, he didn’t have the tools or the knowledge to create a system that could do that, but it sparked his interest in computer graphics , he says. Jernej Barbič Employer University of Southern California, in Los Angeles Title Professor of computer science Member grade Senior member Alma maters University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia; Carnegie Mellon Twenty years later, in 2016, Barbič, a professor of computer science at the University of Southern California , in Los Angeles, made his mark. His Ziva VFX software system allows for the creation of realistic
Technology
Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day
James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.
Technology
Owen Thiele on Portraying Queer Friendship in ‘Adults,’ Working With Connor Storrie and Being a ‘Nepo Grandchild’
Owen Thiele has a lot more riding on “Adults” this time around. The FX comedy returned for its second season Aug. 27 with an audience now invested in its messy, co-dependent group of twentysomethings. Thiele, who plays Anton, says the cast spent much of the wait for renewal worried the show might not come back […]
Markets
Owner of Home on Fire Stole First Responder’s Rescue Truck: Police
A New Hampshire man faces multiple charges after police say he stole a rescue truck from one of the first responder agencies responding to his burning home in Dalton. At approximately 3:50 a.m. on August 25, State Troopers were responding …
California
Oysterpalooza arrives in Orange County. What to know about the festival
The free event will highlight oyster restoration along the coast.
Bay Area
Palo Alto nears critical juncture in rail redesign plan
After more than a decade of debating and designing, Palo Alto is approaching a critical juncture in its plan to redesign the rail corridor, a critical and complex project with a price tag that now hovers above $1.5 billion, according to new projections from the city and Caltrain. The City Council is getting ready to... The post Palo Alto nears critical juncture in rail redesign plan appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Markets
PayPal’s stock sinks as suitors reportedly walk away from their takeover bid
Reports of a takeover offer have propped up PayPal’s stock in recent months, but now the company may have to execute a turnaround on its own.
Technology
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Nobel Prize Winner Annie Ernaux and More Sign Open Letter Calling for Venice Film Festival to Take ‘Concrete Action’ in Support of Palestine
Nobel Prize-winning writer Annie Ernaux, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters and directors Isabel Coixet and Matteo Garrone are among signatories of an open letter issued on Friday calling for the Venice Film Festival “to take concrete action in support of Palestine.” The open letter comes from the Venice4Palestine collective that took a similar initiative last […]
California
Plaskett Fire grows to 2,774 acres as potential thunderstorms threaten increased activity
The Plaskett Fire in Monterey County has grown to 2,774 acres as crews prepare for increasing activity amid drier weather and a continued threat of thunderstorms, Cal Fire said Friday morning. The fire’s activity was limited overnight, but firefighters continued using heavy helicopters for suppression and targeted structure protection, Cal Fire said in an update […] The post Plaskett Fire grows to 2,774 acres as potential thunderstorms threaten increased activity appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Set at Disney+ as Part of Larger Distribution Deal
The streamer and cable channel Disney XD will also carry 'Pokemon the Series: The Beginning.'
Bay Area
Pokémon XP makes its debut in SF as over 50,000 fans converge at Moscone Center
Pokémon history is happening right now in San Francisco. More than 50,000 Pokémon fans are in the city for the 2026 World Championships. But there's also a brand-new event to kick off the globally anticipated competition: Pokémon XP.
Markets
Police Reports Undercount Cellphone Use Before Crashes: Study
A new study drawing on telematics data confirms that far more drivers are using cellphones in the lead-up to crashes than is reflected in police reports, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The data, derived from driver-enrolled safe-driving …
Science
Property Compliance Defensible Space Inspections for Real Estate Transfers
Property Compliance Defensible Space Inspections for Real Estate Transfers California law and the City of Hayward’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code establish defensible space requirements for residential properties exposed to wildfire risk. Image Beginning July 1, 2021, California Civil Code Section 1102.19 requires sellers of residential properties in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to provide documentation showing that the property complies with applicable defensible space requirements or otherwise satisfy the requirements of state law. In addition, Hayward Ordinance No. 25-15 designates the area east of Mission Boulevard, from the south side of D Street south to the Union City Boundary, as a Wildland-Urban Interface area. Properties within Hayward’s locally designated Wildland-Urban Interface must comply with applicable defensible space requirements. The Hayward Fire
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Protecting gray whales could mean protecting the Arctic
A petition to list the eastern North Pacific gray whale on the federal endangered species list went unanswered last year. On Tuesday, three environmental groups threatened to sue the federal agency that administers the Endangered Species Act for failing to meet a required deadline. If the whales are listed as endangered, protecting the species would […] The post Protecting gray whales could mean protecting the Arctic appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
R&B Up-And-Comer of the Month TheARTI$t On The Moment She Realized ‘This Is My Purpose’
The rising Jersey artist talks about her viral single "Sober," new album 'DND' and touring with Kehlani.
Culture
Radio Rallies Around Dolly Parton After Her Death, Led by ‘9 to 5’
From 62 songs in a row in Nashville to deep cuts and cross-format airplay, programmers have responded to a loss unlike almost any other.
Technology
Rafael Manuel on Why the Golf Course in ‘Filipiñana’ Is a Metaphor for Inequality in the Philippines
Rafael Manuel’s new indie feature “Filipiñana,” which opens Friday in New York, is set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought. The narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the provinces of the Philippines, who gets a job at a prestigious golf resort. Manuel felt the golf course was the perfect setting for the film […]
Bay Area
Red Flag Warning issued August 27 at 10:46PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO LIGHTNING FOR SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY/ARROYO SECO AND LAKE SAN ANTONIO, SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY AND CARMEL VALLEY, NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, AND SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST... ....The potential for isolated thunderstorms across the Central Coast continues to increase from Friday morning through Friday afternoon... * AFFECTED AREA...The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range. * TIMING...From 5 AM to 3 PM PDT Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Lightning strikes with little precipitation and gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk for power outages. Li
California
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 2:56PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
...RED FLAG WARNINGS WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... Critical Red Flag fire weather conditions are no longer expected, but elevated to brief critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend, with an elevated risk of large plume growth with any new fires.
California
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 2:56PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
...RED FLAG WARNINGS WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... The threat of dry lightning strikes is diminishing, allowing the Red Flag Warning to expire. There is still a slight chance of a few dry lightning strikes through this evening with elevated fire weather conditions across the interior.
California
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 2:56PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
...RED FLAG WARNINGS WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... Critical Red Flag fire weather conditions are no longer expected, but elevated to brief critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend, with an elevated risk of large plume growth with any new fires.
California
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 2:56PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
...RED FLAG WARNINGS WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... The threat of dry lightning strikes is diminishing, allowing the Red Flag Warning to expire. There is still a slight chance of a few dry lightning strikes through this evening with elevated fire weather conditions across the interior.
Bay Area
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 2:56PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
The threat for thunderstorms has diminished. Therefore the Red Flag Warning will expire at 3 pm.
Bay Area
Red Flag Warning issued August 28 at 6:51AM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO LIGHTNING FOR SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY/ARROYO SECO AND LAKE SAN ANTONIO, SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY AND CARMEL VALLEY, NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, AND SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST... ....The potential for isolated thunderstorms across the Central Coast continues from this morning through Friday afternoon... * AFFECTED AREA...The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range. * TIMING...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * THUNDERSTORMS...Lightning strikes with little precipitation and gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk for power outages. Lightning stri
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Redwood City voters will decide state, federal races in November
Redwood City voters will weigh in on one state office and two House seats in the upcoming November election. The post Redwood City voters will decide state, federal races in November appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Markets
Researchers Discover Additional Backdoors in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers
More than a dozen models of Chinese-made Zbtlink routers ship with at least two backdoors that could allow for invasive remote access akin to “surveillance,” according to new findings from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck. The two new backdoors — dubbed “Darklantern” …
Culture
Retinol vs Hyaluronic Acid: Which Is Better For Fine Lines and Hydration?
When it comes to aging, acne or dry skin, the experts detail which ingredient, retinol vs hyaluronic acid, you should add to your routine. Plus, the best products to shop.
Technology
Ride the ‘Meteorite’! Two Women, Smuggling Mobiles Into a Prison, Journey Through an Amusement Park (Exclusive Trailer)
Oh yeah, the amusement park is built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate in Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera's feature directorial debut, which premieres in the Venice Critics' Week.
News
Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry'
Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working as a trash collector in Missouri into songs about the overlooked corners of American life. Geoff Bennett spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Robert Indiana’s Maine Home Is for Sale, Despite Late Artist’s Intentions to Make It an Art Space
“He wanted and expected a museum of some sort on Vinalhaven and that apparently is not in the cards."
Technology
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Denied Use of Roy Cohn Portrait for New Biography Over Political Concerns
The foundation denied the use of a 1981 portrait of New York lawyer Roy M. Cohn for the cover of a forthcoming biography because of its negative affiliation with sitting US President Donald Trump.
Technology
Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut
"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."
Markets
Romania Probes Cause of Black Sea Cargo Ship Sinking
A merchant ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea on Thursday evening, likely after being hit, Romanian President Nicusor Dan and authorities said. The Romanian Border Police on Friday confirmed the fire on …
Markets
Ross Fire Grows Into One of Largest Wildfires on Record in North Texas
The Ross Fire has grown into one of the largest wildfires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s recorded history, scorching 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in just three days. The fire, which began Monday near Palo Pinto, grew …
Technology
Russian National Living in Florida Convicted for Scheme to Illegally Export Aircraft Parts from the United States to Russia
A Florida resident and Russian national, Alexander Mamonov, 62, was convicted on all charges yesterday following a jury trial related to a scheme to illegally export aircraft parts from the United States to Russia and the state-owned Russian airline, PJSC Aeroflot.
Technology
Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assets
Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.
Technology
Sabu Unpacks ‘Arrested Memory’ Ahead of Venice, Toronto Bows as Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Sabu, the Japanese director of Venice and Toronto-bound “Arrested Memory,” says the film’s nearly two-decade journey to the screen – after stalled attempts to shoot in Germany, Korea, the U.S. and Japan – left it with more tension and poignancy than the version he first wrote. Variety is unveiling the first trailer for the film. […]
California
Safety warning issued after toxic algal mats found in North Coast rivers
A regional water quality control board has issued a health advisory for several North Coast rivers where toxic algal mats that can make people and animals sick have been found. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board — a state agency responsible for protecting water quality in the region — cautions people to keep […] The post Safety warning issued after toxic algal mats found in North Coast rivers appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black […] Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black levels and great contrast, their high price point may be off-putting to some buyers. Mini-LED TVs like this TCL are a more wallet-friendly option, and have high brightness while also supporting features like Quantum Dots for vivid colors. TCL QM7L Where to Buy: $997.99 $797
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Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's ‘Lake America’ executive order
The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a “blatant disrespect” for the Indigenous people...
Technology
Shelley Fabares’ Cause of Death Revealed
The 'Coach' and 'Donna Reed Show' alum died Saturday at the age of 82.
News
She’s Delivered 102 Lasagnas to Strangers. Here’s Why.
Coming from a family of social workers, I’ve always assumed that charity should be distributed based on need, with those needing the most receiving the most. So, when a friend, Linda Miller, mentioned that, in the past three years, she’d made and then delivered lasagnas to more than a hundred strangers – in other words, […] The post She’s Delivered 102 Lasagnas to Strangers. Here’s Why. appeared first on The Almanac .
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She’s Delivered 102 Lasagnas to Strangers. Here’s Why.
Coming from a family of social workers, I’ve always assumed that charity should be distributed based on need, with those needing the most receiving the most. So, when a friend, Linda Miller, mentioned that, in the past three years, she’d made and then delivered lasagnas to more than a hundred strangers – in other words, […] The post She’s Delivered 102 Lasagnas to Strangers. Here’s Why. appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Markets
Should I use my financial institution’s ‘free’ advisers?
Buyer beware: There’s no shortcut for getting proper financial advice.
Technology
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran.
Culture
Snoop Dogg Is Hiring an Ice Cream Taster & It Pays $10k a Month
Apply now if you think you have what it takes.
Technology
Sorry, Haters, the Gwyneth Paltrow–Sam Altman Hamptons Dinner Party Is Apparently On Hold
After a viral backlash to an invitation, Paltrow clapped back with an AI-generated guest list of her own.
Technology
SpaceX recovers Starship from Indian Ocean a month after launch, shipping it to Texas
SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean
Science
SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport plan has investors asking where all the money is coming from
The company will need to raise a lot of debt in order to fund its ambitions, according to an analyst.
Bay Area
Sponsored: Sundown Cinema sparks joy as ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Parent Trap’ draw crowds to SF film series
Hosted by The San Francisco Standard and presented by Amazon, the program continues to unite community for a great cause.
Technology
Stella Lefty Interpolates the Chicks’ ‘There‘s Your Trouble’ on New Album
A rep for Lefty confirmed to Rolling Stone that “Summer You Were Mine“ interpolates the Grammy-winning song after fans noticed similarities between the two tracks
Technology
Stock traders warm up to Warsh as volatility index touches year-to-date low
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures the price of 30-day options on the S&P 500 Index, fell to as low as 14.1.
Bay Area
Suspect in custody after 3 students stabbed at high school in El Paso, authorities say
The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are all in stable condition, authorities said. Their families have been notified, according to Socorro ISD.
Technology
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta CEO Steps Down, €4 M. Diamond Necklace Stolen from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts, £71 M. Rembrandt Portrait Placed Under Export Bar in the UK, and More: Morning Links for August 28, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Culture
Tamme Tokyo Spring 2027
Tamme Tokyo Spring 2027
California
Taxidermy sound bath? How an unconventional idea works at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum's new Mindfulness Mornings series turns the North American Mammal Hall into an immersive wellness space in the hours before doors open to the public.
California
Teen arrested in deadly birthday party shooting near Morgan Hill
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal shooting last month at a large birthday party near Morgan Hill. One person died and six others were injured July 25 during a pop-up party promoted on social media that drew about 300 people in Coyote Valley, northwest of Morgan Hill, authorities said. Just […] The post Teen arrested in deadly birthday party shooting near Morgan Hill appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.
Technology
Textile Recycling Needs Billions. Investors Want Guarantees.
Europe's recyclers need brands to move beyond targets and make the long-term purchasing commitments required to finance new plants.
Bay Area
The 49ers were the NFL’s dream Australia ambassadors. Not anymore
Jed York’s arrest is only one item on a growing list of headaches surrounding one of the two teams the league chose to showcase in its Australian debut.
Culture
The Best Labor Day Sales to Kick Off Your Fall Shopping in 2026
The best Labor Day sales 2026 have arrived early—meaning there’s no better time to shop for fall. Shop coveted deals from Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom & more.
Culture
The Best Loafers for Women to Invest In in 2026
Shop Vogue’s edit of the best loafers for women, with everyday styles from Gucci, The Row, Prada, and more.
Culture
The Best NARS Products Have Serious Staying Power
The iconic ’90s beauty brand still holds up—in popularity and product wear time. From blush to foundation, these are the nine best NARS products according to Vogue.
Technology
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in September
Including the recovery tech Hyperslides and Pegasus Plus 2 running shoe.
California
The Botched Launch of Clipper 2.0
The rollout of Clipper 2.0 has been a mess — and, as it turns out, not a surprise.
Technology
The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado
Democrats are trying to recapture the House and maybe even the Senate in November's midterm election. Colorado is a microcosm of what they need to do to win.
Technology
The GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube
Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website, as promised. The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, initially premiered on Netflix at 3PM ET. But because Rockstar allowed creators to post reaction videos, you've technically been able […] Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website , as promised . The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, initially premiered on Netflix at 3PM ET. But because Rockstar allowed creators to post reaction videos, you've technically been able to watch the video on YouTube before the studio's official upload. The nearly 27-minute preview largely focuses more on atmosphere, protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, and
Bay Area
The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here
THE ISLE OF AI Artificial intelligence promised to make government better — these Bay Area cities think it already does By Eric Urbach ◆ Bay City News August 28, 2026 FOR THE THREE BIGGEST BAY AREA CITIES, artificial intelligence is not just coming; it’s already here. Consider a world where police body camera footage is […] The post The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The Linda Lindas Are Haunted in ‘Everybody Told Me’ Video
The single appears on the rock group’s newly released third studio album Gotta Get Out
California
The Marinaissance
Tell me your stories of Marin in that midcentury golden era
California
The Santa Cruz Recovery Group Helping Fire Victims Rebuild Their Homes
The Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County is making reconstruction a community affair.
Culture
The Scoop With Repetto’s Charlotte Gaucher-Holmann: On Collaborating with Yohji Yamamoto
This week’s guest is Charlotte Gaucher-Holmann, CEO of Repetto, a Parisian brand that’s been making ballet flats since 1947.
Technology
The Statement Necklace Gets Personal
Forget one perfect piece. Designers and customers alike are embracing an undone mix of heirlooms, colorful stones and unique finds, turning the neckline into an expression of personal history.
Culture
The Warning Break Down 5 Essential Songs From New Album ‘Everything’s Falling’
The Mexican hard rock trio release their fifth LP, further cementing their rise as one of the most exciting young acts on the global stage.
Technology
The Who Rehearsed For Possible Tour With Zak Starkey Following Bitter Split: ‘It Sounded Great’
The wild soap opera of the Who and Zak Starkey’s acrimonious split has reached a surprising new chapter, and the drummer might be back for their farewell tour in Europe
Bay Area
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Companies backing data center construction are flooding Sacramento with cash, hoping to stop or defang seven bills that would regulate the facilities as they head toward approval in the California Legislature this week. The pro-data-center spenders include Big Tech companies like Amazon and […] The post The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
California
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash.
Technology
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Companies backing data center construction are flooding Sacramento with cash, hoping to stop or defang seven bills that would regulate the facilities as they head toward approval in the California Legislature this week. The pro-data-center spenders include Big Tech companies like Amazon and […] The post The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Companies backing data center construction are flooding Sacramento with cash, hoping to stop or defang seven bills that would regulate the facilities as they head toward approval in the California Legislature this week. The pro-data-center spenders include Big Tech companies like Amazon and […] The post The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it
The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash. The post The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Technology
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Companies backing data center construction are flooding Sacramento with cash, hoping to stop or defang seven bills that would regulate the facilities as they head toward approval in the California Legislature this week. The pro-data-center spenders include Big Tech companies like Amazon and […] The post The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Technology
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
You know the person blocking your view of the concert because their phone is swaying in the air, recording the entire thing? Get ready for the unfolded version of it. This week on The Vergecast, we dive right into the big week of Apple news. First, it's the refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio, as […] You know the person blocking your view of the concert because their phone is swaying in the air, recording the entire thing? Get ready for the unfolded version of it. This week on The Vergecast , we dive right into the big week of Apple news. First, it's the refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio, as well as the new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. Apple is advertising them all as achievements in AI inference, but we're skeptical this is more than a marketing ploy for now. Then we get into the newly announced Apple event, why we're not expecting to see an iPhone 18, and whether the folding phone form f
California
Things get rom-complicated in 'Finding Emily': Diverting, British and not quite 'Notting Hill'
Though elevated by charming performances from co-leads Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice and a sterling pedigree in Working Title Films, this could use more pep.
California
This week’s heatwave broke records, but there’s relief in sight
The cooldown starts Saturday after downtown L.A., Woodland Hills and Lancaster broke records.
California
Timber and Plaskett Fires prompt Highway 1 closure, more evacuations
Warm, dry weather continued to fuel the Timber and Plaskett fires burning in rugged terrain along Monterey County’s coast Thursday evening, with both blazes growing and making little progress on containment, fire officials said. The Timber Fire, first reported Aug. 8 near Big Sur, had burned 23,343 acres and was 21% contained as of 7:30 […] The post Timber and Plaskett Fires prompt Highway 1 closure, more evacuations appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Tod’s Launches First Digital Product Passport With Renoon
The luxury brand is getting a head start on the new EU requirements.
Technology
Tom Hardy Gets X-Rated About Kathy Bates, Raps About Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin and Recites Shakespeare on His Wild New Album
Tom Hardy is best known as a movie star who plays rough-and-tumble characters, and he’s brought that energy to the mic on his latest project. The actor who records music under the alias Frankie Pulitzer just dropped a collaborative album called “Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer” with underground rap supergroup Czarface, which consists of duo 7L […]
Technology
Top Toronto Fest Party Host Expects More Studio Bashes, Tighter Budgets: “No One Is Throwing Money Around”
For TIFF's 51st edition, Charles Khabouth predicts his downtown restaurants and nightclubs will have more talent dinners and premiere parties than last year, even as major studios and streamers reduce overall spending.
California
Tourists Still Drawn to Route 66; The Legacy of Jackie the Eagle; Teaching About Cesar Chavez Now
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast.  Who’s on Route 66 these days? Les Français Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and communities around the state are gearing up for this milestone birthday. The 2,400-mile highway system stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, and has always … Continue reading Tourists Still Drawn to Route 66; The Legacy of Jackie the Eagle; Teaching About Cesar Chavez Now →
Bay Area
Townhomes proposed for vacant lot in Barron Park
A new proposal for an 18-townhome project in Barron Park intends to use state law to seek more height than what would otherwise be allowed by Palo Alto standards. The post Townhomes proposed for vacant lot in Barron Park appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Bay Area
Train returns to roots, celebrates new album with SF block party in front of Mad Dog in the Fog
San Francisco band Train returned to its roots with an album release block party concert on Haight Street outside Mad Dog in the Fog, the bar that inspired the album's title and played a key role in the band's early history.
Technology
Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.
Markets
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in the Atlantic, Not Named After Dolly Parton
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic far from land, making it the fourth named storm this season, forecasters said. The name is quite a coincidence, but has no connection to country music star Dolly Parton, who died this week. …
News
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Technology
Truckers are finally making real money again, and AI is a big reason why
Data-center construction is one of the factors behind a trucking boom that has pulled the industry out of a freight recession.
Bay Area
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking mail ballot executive order from taking effect
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections.
California
Trump administration considering trading Yosemite land to private developer
The Trump administration is considering trading a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private commercial developer to connect a proposed development on adjacent land to an interior park road, according to administration officials, members of Congress and documents reviewed by The Times.
Culture
Trump administration starts border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections
The Tohono O’odham Nation says armed federal agents accompanied contractors who trespassed on tribal land this week as they began construction of an Arizona section of a border wall
Science
Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories. But it’s not clear whether they’ll result in lasting change.
Technology
Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.
Technology
Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge
Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
Bay Area
Trump honors Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
The president presented medals to the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday.
Technology
Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
It is the third time Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has blocked Trump from having the U.S. District Court in Manhattan seize control of the case from the New York court where he was tried and convicted.
Technology
Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court
Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.
Technology
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
U.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.
News
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of its oil reserves
The announcement of the deal comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump's direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges.
News
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves
News
Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Donald Trump says he will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon
Technology
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark
Technology
Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution
Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites […] Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites apply for an air permit. Advocates warn that the move would allow data center developers and other industries to break ground without giving nearby residents a say, or even a warning that construction is planned. "You
Technology
Trump’s Greenland fixation puts security at the heart of Iceland’s knife-edge EU vote
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments have added a geopolitical dimension to Iceland’s EU debate.
Culture
Two Nigerian Nationals Extradited from Nigeria to the United States to Face Sextortion Charges in North Carolina and Mississippi
The Justice Department announced today that two Nigerian men have been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution in two separate cases for the financially-motivated sextortion of minors that resulted in the death of teenagers in both the Northern District of Mississippi and the Middle District of North Carolina.
California
Two of California's top law enforcement leaders trade barbs over state election integrity
Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, and California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have engaged in a public and personal online spat this week.
Technology
U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare
The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.
Technology
U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a 3rd Circuit ruling from April.
News
U.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
Under a new rule proposed Friday by the Treasury Department, the Emirati branches of Banque Misr, Egypt's second-largest bank, would be severed from access to the U.S. financial system.
Technology
U2 Cover the Pogues’ “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah”
It’s the latest offering from an upcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album
Technology
UK Government Puts Temporary Export Ban on $97.2 M. Rembrandt Painting
The UK government hopes that a local museum will raise the funds to acquire the Dutch master's Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet (1657).
Technology
UN Fashion & Lifestyle Network Brings Sustainability Agenda to NYFW
The global convening platform will be holding a series of talks exploring Portugal’s fashion industry, sustainable materials, education and lifestyle-led change.
Markets
US Widens Lettuce-Related Cyclosporiasis Probe to 20 States
U.S. health authorities have widened their probe into a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after detecting cases in three additional states, raising the total to 20 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers …
News
US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East
Bay Area
US marks 6 months of war with Iran. Here's what it means for Americans and what's ahead
Trump predicted four to five weeks of war. It's been six months.
Culture
Unexpected and Somehow Sexy, the Bermuda Short Won the Summer
At first glance, these knee-length shorts might feel like a casual cousin to the flirty capri, but they might just be the perfect pairing with your favorite teeny-tiny tank.
Science
Vaccines take center stage at federal autism advisory committee
Comments about vaccines overshadowed an advisory committee meeting to discuss a plan for boosting federal funding for autism research.
Bay Area
Viral Belt Parkway crash video leads to prison sentences in insurance fraud case in New York
Viral dashcam footage led to a wider investigation into staged crashes and fraudulent insurance claims in New York.
News
Virginia family with 4 relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods pleads for more rescue help
A Virginia family with four relatives missing in the flash floods along the Nepal-China border is calling for more resources to help with rescue efforts
California
Voter ID is on the ballot: Tell LAist about your experience getting an official ID
Prop. 39 would require California voters to provide a government-issued ID before casting a ballot.
Science
WATCH: Trump bestows Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the three Americans and one Canadian whose April lunar flyby set a new distance record for humanity.
Markets
War in Iran Continues to Drive Interest in Renewables
Six months after US-Israeli strikes disrupted Middle Eastern fossil fuel production and turned the Strait of Hormuz into a naval battleground, the world is getting a fuller picture of how the Iran war has reshaped the economics of energy. A …
Technology
Washington chemical tank called unfit for service before deadly failure, report says
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May
Technology
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board's update about the May 26 failure in Longview, which expelled enough caustic liquid to blow out building walls, is part of an ongoing investigation. The federal agency said it is still determining the cause of the failure.
Technology
Watch Cardi B Have a Very New York Summer in “Ah Ha” Video
It’s her first single since 2025’s Am I the Drama?
Technology
Watch Never-Before-Seen Footage of Avicii’s Final Performance
The newly released footage of the 2016 Ibiza show was filmed in one take on GoPro, solely focusing on the Swedish superstar's mixing
Bay Area
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Here’s a look at sales from July 13-31 that were made public the week of Aug. 24. The post What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Bay Area
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Here’s a look at sales from July 13-31 that were made public the week of Aug. 24. The post What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Here’s a look at sales from July 13-31 that were made public the week of Aug. 24. The post What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Here’s a look at sales from July 13-31 that were made public the week of Aug. 24. The post What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting next year, Californians who provide legal aid, counseling or other types of assistance to immigrants will be eligible for a privacy program that keeps their addresses confidential and out of public records. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved this latest expansion of California’s Safe […] The post What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting next year, Californians who provide legal aid, counseling or other types of assistance to immigrants will be eligible for a privacy program that keeps their addresses confidential and out of public records. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved this latest expansion of California’s Safe […] The post What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
California
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting next year, Californians who provide legal aid, counseling or other types of assistance to immigrants will be eligible for a privacy program that keeps their addresses confidential and out of public records. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved this latest expansion of California’s Safe […] The post What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech appeared first on The Almanac .
California
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding privacy protections to people who work with immigrants. Republicans characterized it as a threat to the First Amendment.
Bay Area
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting next year, Californians who provide legal aid, counseling or other types of assistance to immigrants will be eligible for a privacy program that keeps their addresses confidential and out of public records. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved this latest expansion of California’s Safe […] The post What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
What’s Coming to Disney+ in September 2026
It’s officially fall at Disney+, which is entering the month of September with a lineup of beloved spooky classics and all things football. “Coraline,” “ParaNorman” and “Jennifer’s Body” are among the titles kicking off the fall season on the streaming platform and Hulu, which will also see the season premieres of familiar favorites like “Chad […]
Technology
What’s New on Netflix in September 2026
Whether you’re looking to settle into September with cozy classics or start a new series, Netflix has a long list of titles joining or returning to the streamer this fall.  The long-awaited “Earle Meets World” is available Sept. 4. Following Gen-Z’s ultimate It Girl, Alix Earle, the reality series shows a new side of her, […]
Culture
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in "The Revolutionists" and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe's benefit concert and more. The post What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in "The Revolutionists" and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe's benefit concert and more. The post What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Culture
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in "The Revolutionists" and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe's benefit concert and more. The post What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in "The Revolutionists" and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe's benefit concert and more. The post What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump helicopter come close to jet
The ongoing White House construction contributed to radio problems that kept air traffic controllers from hearing calls warning that President Donald Trump's helicopter was getting ready to take off, federal investigators said Thursday.
Technology
Who’s Afraid of Film Festivals? After Politics Rattled Berlin and Shook Up Cannes, Venice Braces for Impact
With wars still raging in the Middle East and Ukraine — and turbulence escalating globally — artists on the film festival circuit have been navigating political minefields.  At the Berlin Film Festival in February, jury president Wim Wenders came under fire for saying that film directors should “stay out of politics” as he fielded questions […]
Technology
Why Every Commercial-Lines Agency Needs AI Risk Fluency
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has quietly moved from experimentation to everyday business operations. Companies have formalized their AI use for everything from drafting client communications, automating workflows, analyzing financial data, supporting hiring decisions, and accelerating customer service. In …
Culture
Why Is the New Tropical Storm Spinning Up in the Atlantic Called ‘Dolly?’ It’s Not What You Think
The name was actually picked more than 30 years ago.
Science
Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes
People age 65 and up are more likely than other age groups to die after being hit by a vehicle.
California
Why SF neighborhoods are up in arms over new environmental rankings that could cost them money
California recently updated the system it uses to decide which communities get top priority for state environmental cleanup funding, and dozens of groups in the Bay Area aren’t happy with it.  In July, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment released its fifth version of CalEnviroScreen, a data tool that maps environmentally burdened communities in California. […] The post Why SF neighborhoods are up in arms over new environmental rankings that could cost them money appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Why Surrealists Turned to Animals to Plumb the Human Psyche
A new book by Zoologist and Surrealist Desmond Morris contains surprising insights.
Technology
Why the tween years are a good time to talk to your kids about AI
Caregivers can help kids understand how AI works by turning to questions that address how these products are designed, why they were built this way and how they make kids feel.
California
Will lawmakers water down data center rules?
As public backlash against artificial intelligence data centers grows, tech companies are spending big bucks to influence and dissuade state lawmakers from reining in the facilities, report CalMatters’ Katherine Ortiz and Khari Johnson. The Legislature is currently considering bills that would shift electric infrastructure costs toward data center operators and away from residential customers. Other […]
California
Wind Advisory issued August 28 at 11:16AM PDT until August 29 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 common. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
California
Wind Advisory issued August 28 at 11:16AM PDT until August 29 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Heat, Hot conditions with high temperatures of 92 to 102 common, hottest Friday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Technology
Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, […] Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, and we'll share more soon," Sharma told BBC News . She shared the answer after being asked if Helix will be a discless console. She didn't answer that, but this week Microsoft announced a program for d
Culture
Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 80 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
MAZZEL's debut photobook with ZEAL — marking the group's third debut anniversary, shot on location in Pattaya, Thailand — lands at No. 2.
Culture
Yeezy Spokesperson Milo Yiannopoulous Arrested by ICE in Louisiana
According to Homeland Security, the controversial political commentator overstayed a visa after coming to the U.S. in 2019.
Technology
Your skin chemistry may affect which mosquitoes most want to bite you
Three species preferred different people based on their skin odor and bacteria. The findings could help make new microbe-based repellants.
Technology
Zac Posen Talks GapStudio’s Fall 2026 Collection
GapStudio on Friday launched its fall 2026 collection of men's and women's elevated styles designed by Zac Posen, executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc.
Technology
‘Adults’ Star Amita Rao Is Not Issa, But She Sure Loves Playing Her
The breakout star of FX's Gen Z comedy is ready to dig into season two, especially the internet's favorite love triangle: "What was always been interesting to me was the tension between Issa and Anton as best friends."
California
‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Aug. 28-30, 2026
Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events around Marin County and the Bay Area. In partnership with Radio Sausalito, this show features fun events and exciting happenings that you will want to get out and enjoy. To hear the broadcasts, tune […] The post ‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Aug. 28-30, 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Premieres, ‘Adults’ Returns and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
Technology
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”
"Persistence and resilience have truly won the day," filmmaker Dave Green wrote on social media Friday.
Culture
‘I Was Honestly Speechless’: Christy Lee on Post Malone’s Proposal—and That 20-Plus Carat Diamond Ring
The bride-to-be Christy Lee shares the story behind her proposal from Post Malone—and her dazzling 20-plus-carat diamond engagement ring.
Technology
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Still in More Theaters Than Any Other Movie 5 Weekends Later
Even with 'Coyote vs. Acme' and 'The Dog Stars' opening, exhibitors are still betting heaviest on Sony-Marvel's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Technology
‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott in Netflix’s Twisty Airport Paperback Serial-Killer Procedural
Hamish Linklater and Owen Teague also star in James Ashcroft’s film of Alex North’s crime novel about a series of abductions of young boys in smalltown New Jersey.